ARCHAEOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WEIGHT
Authority
Mint
Denomination
Material
Copper alloy (bronze or brass)
Manufacture
Cast
Shape
Square
Length
4.10 cm
Width
3.80 cm
Height
1.30 cm
Metrology
| Mass (g) | Mass (grain) | Date of measurement | Reference | fragmented | cleaned | reference weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 164.70 | - | May 22, 2017 | Measurement done by L. Willocx | No | Yes | Yes |
Iconography
| Symbol | Technique | Direction | Position | Number | Synecdoche |
|---|
Wear
Worn
Corrosion
Heavily corroded
Handle
No
Suspension hole
No
Recarved mould
No
Recarved weight
No
Intentionally destroyed
No
Archaeological description
Autoptic examination:
Bronze weight; square shape. Signs of wear and corrosion: chippings, little strokes, hollows; greyish. Slightly rounded corners; slightly concave edges. On the obverse, an half disc in high relief in the center (handle?). In the corners, letters in relief barely legible. The signs seem to be similar in mirror-inverted configuration.
Bronze weight; square shape. Signs of wear and corrosion: chippings, little strokes, hollows; greyish. Slightly rounded corners; slightly concave edges. On the obverse, an half disc in high relief in the center (handle?). In the corners, letters in relief barely legible. The signs seem to be similar in mirror-inverted configuration.
Autopsy
Yes
INSCRIPTION
| Language | Technique | Legend type |
|---|
Fac simile
Edition
Monogram
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
Findspot (region)
Findspot (site)
context
CIRCUMSTANCES OF ACQUISITION
Region
France: Paris
City
Date of first acquisition
circumstances
Bought by Prince Wladysław Czartoryski in Paris in 1892.
DATING OF THE WEIGHT
Curatorial Section
Time frame
Comments on Chronology
COLLECTION HISTORY
Collection
| Name | Date of acquisition | Inventory number |
|---|---|---|
| National Museum in Krakow | Jan. 1, 1892 | XI-1189 |
Bibliography
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VARIA